Daily Current Affairs — 24 June 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 24 June 2026
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ — 24 June 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories · 10-sec timer per question
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Economy
India’s Emerging Technology Ecosystem
India is increasingly being recognised as an emerging global technology power, moving beyond its earlier image as merely a large digital consumer market.
- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
- This transformation is being driven by Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
- Foundation for Digital Transformation: Launched in 2015
- Expansion of Digital Connectivity: India rapidly expanded its optical fibre network from 19.35 lakh route km in 2019 to 42.36 lakh route km in 2025
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- Growth in Internet and Broadband Access: Internet connections increased from 25.15 crore in 2014 to 102.86 crore in 2026
- Affordable Internet and Mass Adoption: Average monthly data consumption rose from 61.66 MB in 2014 to 24.01 GB in December 2025
- Enabler of Emerging Technologies: The digital infrastructure created under Digital India enabled the growth of AI
- About: Supercomputers are extremely powerful computers that perform billions of calculations every second and help solve complex scientific and…
- Applications: They are used in weather forecasting, climate modelling, AI, drug discovery and high-performance scientific research.
- National Supercomputing Mission: Under the National Supercomputing Mission
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Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
Recently, Nasscom and Arthur D. Little have jointly released a report titled-Digital Public Infrastructure of India – Accelerating India's Digital…
- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
- About: DPI refers to blocks or platforms such as digital identification
- DPI Ecosystem: DPIs mediate the flow of people, money and information
- Second, the flow of money through a real-time fast payment system.
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- And third, the flow of personal information through a consent-based data sharing system to actualise the benefits of DPIs and to empower the citizen…
- India, through India Stack, became the first country to develop all three foundational DPIs, Digital identity (Aadhar), Real-time fast payment (UPI)…
- DEPA creates a digital framework that allows users to share their data on their own terms through a third-party entity
- Economic Impact: DPIs are projected to play a significant role in propelling India towards a USD 1 trillion digital economy by 2030
- DPIs are expected to enhance citizens' efficiency and promote social as well as financial inclusion.
- Mature DPIs like Aadhaar, UPI, and FASTag have already witnessed exponential adoption by 2022, and they are anticipated to further scale up over the…
Which statement correctly describes Digital Public Infrastructure?
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History
Launch of PARAM Rudra Supercomputers
Recently, the Prime Minister virtually launched three PARAM Rudra supercomputers showcasing India's commitment to self-reliance in high-performance computing (HPC).
- The supercomputers have been deployed in Pune
- It is a collaboration between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Which statement correctly describes Launch of PARAM Rudra Supercomputers?
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Economy
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
The Union Budget 2026–27 marked a decisive step in India's technology strategy with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0.
- About: ISM 2.0 aims to position India as a reliable and competitive player in the global semiconductor value chain while advancing the goals of…
- Key Focus Areas: Indigenous Manufacturing: Production of semiconductor equipment
- Full-Stack IP Development: Promotion of end-to-end Indian semiconductor intellectual property for secure and globally competitive chip solutions.
- Research & Skills: Establishment of industry-led research and training centres to support applied R&D and advanced manufacturing skills.
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- Supply Chain Resilience: Strengthening domestic and global semiconductor supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainties.
- As of December 2025, ten projects with investments of ₹1.60 lakh crore have been approved across six states, covering silicon fabs, compound…
- India is emerging as a global semiconductor hub
- This programme aims to accelerate investments, expand fabrication and packaging capacity, and generate high-quality employment.
- Design Linked Incentive Scheme: Supports fabless companies, semiconductor IP development, and expansion of design manpower.
- Digital India RISC-V Programme: Promotes open-source processor development without licence costs.
Which statement correctly describes India Semiconductor Mission 2.0?
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Economy
Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme
India's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme for Semiconductors has shown strong on-ground outcomes
- About: The DLI Scheme is a central government initiative implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the…
- Objective: The DLI scheme aims to create a globally competitive, self-reliant chip design ecosystem focused on fabless semiconductor design
- Since design and IP determine performance, efficiency, security, and long-term competitiveness, the absence of indigenous design capabilities leaves…
- This inclusive design allows participation across stages of enterprise maturity.
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- The scheme emphasises indigenous design, IP ownership, and deployment in electronic products.
- The Deployment Linked Incentive provides 4–6% of net sales turnover for five years
- This includes access to advanced National EDA (Electronic Design Automation) Tool Grid
- The ChipIN Centre has democratised access to chip design infrastructure
- Semicon India Programme (SIM): With an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore, SIM supports semiconductor and display manufacturing as well as chip design
Which statement correctly describes Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme?
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S&T
National Quantum Mission
Under the National Quantum Mission, 23 academic institutions have been approved to establish quantum teaching laboratories, with over 100 additional proposals currently under evaluation.
- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
- About: NQM is a flagship initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) with a total outlay of Rs 6,003 crore for the period from…
- Quantum Computing: Development of intermediate-scale quantum computers with 50 to 1,000 physical qubits within 8 years.
- Quantum Communication: Establishment of satellite-based secure communication over 2,000 km within India and long-distance inter-city Quantum Key…
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- Quantum Sensing & Metrology: Creation of high-sensitivity magnetometers and precision atomic clocks for applications in navigation and communications.
Which statement correctly describes National Quantum Mission?
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Economy
IndiaAI Mission
The Indian government's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology is evident with its new budgetary allocation for the IndiaAI Mission.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has been allocated Rs 551.75 crore in the Union Budget 2024-25 to enhance AI infrastructure
- This move aims to support domestic AI development and reduce reliance on expensive foreign hardware.
- Objective: The mission aims to establish a robust AI computing infrastructure in India to support the development and testing of AI systems
- Data centre GPUs are crucial for parallel operations
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- The procurement will provide Indian startups with essential computing power, addressing a gap in the current market.
- IndiaAI Compute Capacity: Creation of a high-end AI computing ecosystem with over 10,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to support AI startups and…
- IndiaAI Innovation Centre: Development of indigenous Large Multimodal Models (LMMs) and foundational models for various sectors
- IndiaAI Datasets Platform: A unified platform to provide seamless access to quality non-personal datasets for startups and researchers.
- IndiaAI Application Development Initiative: Promotion of AI applications targeting problem statements from various governmental sectors
- IndiaAI FutureSkills: Expansion of AI education through undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D
AI Applications for Societal Impact: Identify key societal challenges and develop AI-driven solutions.
Which statement correctly describes IndiaAI Mission?
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Economy
India's National Blockchain Framework
Blockchain technology has become a major digital innovation with the launch of the National Blockchain Framework (NBF) in September 2024 to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public services.
- As of October 2025, over 34 crore documents have been verified using blockchain technology.
- It is India's indigenous platform to boost blockchain-based public services
- NBF's core components include Vishvasya Blockchain Stack, NBFLite, Praamaanik, and the National Blockchain Portal
- Distributed Infrastructure: Operates via National Informatics Centre (NIC) data centres in Bhubaneswar
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- Permissioned Layer: Ensures only verified participants can validate transactions.
- Open APIs: Provides application programming interface (APIs) and modules for authentication and data exchange.
- Certificates and Document Chain: Securely stores academic documents and government certificates (caste
- Logistics Chain: Tracks goods movement like Karnataka's Aushada system
- Judiciary and ICJS Chain: Provides a secure, immutable record of judicial data, enabling electronic delivery of summons and orders
- About: Blockchain is a distributed, immutable, and transparent digital ledger that records transactions securely across multiple computers (nodes)
Which statement correctly describes India's National Blockchain Framework?
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Economy
National Biopharma Mission
- The National Biopharma Mission (NBM) is an industry-academia collaborative mission for accelerating biopharmaceutical development in the country.
- It was launched in 2017 at a total cost of Rs 1500 crore and is 50% co-funded by World Bank loan.
- It is being implemented by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)
- Development of product leads for Vaccines, Biosimilars and Medical Devices that are relevant to the public health need by focussing on managed…
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- Upgradation of shared infrastructure facilities and establishing them as centres of product discovery/discovery validations and manufacturing.
- Developing human capital by providing specific training.
- Developing technology transfer offices to help enhance industry academia inter-linkages.
Which statement correctly describes National Biopharma Mission?
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Economy
BioE3 Policy and Biotechnology in India
Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal 'BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing' of the Department of Biotechnology.
- Alongside the BioE3 Policy, the Union Cabinet also merged three schemes of the Science & Technology Ministry into a single scheme, called Vigyan…
- About: The BioE3 is aimed at fostering high-performance biomanufacturing, which involves the production of bio-based products across various sectors
- The BioE3 Policy aims to generate significant employment, especially in tier-II and tier-III cities through the establishment of biomanufacturing hubs
- Bio-Based Chemicals and Enzymes: Development of advanced bio-based chemicals and enzymes to reduce environmental impact.
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- Functional Foods and Smart Proteins: Innovations in functional foods and smart proteins to enhance nutrition and food security.
- Precision Biotherapeutics: Advancing precision medicine and biotherapeutics to improve healthcare outcomes.
- Climate Resilient Agriculture: Promoting agricultural practices that are resilient to climate change, ensuring food security.
- Carbon Capture and Utilization: Fostering technologies for efficient carbon capture and its utilization in various industries.
- Futuristic Marine and Space Research: Expanding research in marine and space biotechnology to explore new frontiers in biomanufacturing.
- Background: The Department of Science & Technology (DST) acts as the nodal department for organising
Which statement correctly describes BioE3 Policy and Biotechnology in India?
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ — 24 June 2026
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